Emmy nominated/Murrow winning Target 12 investigative reporter covering Providence for @wpri12 • Eddie’s mom🐾🪽• Living w/Cystic Fibrosis • [email protected]
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TARGET 12: The couple suspected of robbing a Federal Hill bank three years ago had been living a new life in New York until their arrests earlier this week.
Now, the couple is awaiting extradition back to RI to face new charges in the heist.
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Mr & Mrs Potato Head? More like MISSING Potato Head. The iconic statues of the spud-tacular duo that stand at the Hasbro headquarters are gone. Don’t worry, Hasbro says this is tater-ly normal and they go inside for Halloween so keep your eyes peeled for a return soon! @wpri12
It's official.
"Today, as our district embarks on a new chapter under local control, I have made the deeply personal and difficult decision to step down," Javier Montañez sent in a letter to district families.
Developing story: wpri.com/target-12/providenc… @wpri12
Developing story: Following days of speculation, Providence Public Schools Superintendent Javier Montañez will announce his plans to leave the district on Friday.
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From Providence School Board President Ty’Relle Stephens: “The Superintendent is expected to make an announcement regarding his tenure at some point today.”
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School officials are tight-lipped after a report that Providence’s superintendent is planning to depart.
If Javier Montañez were to go, he would be the fourth high-ranking district official to depart in the last month.
STORY: wpri.com/target-12/district-… @wpri12
h/t @DanMcGowan
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NEW: Block has filed a second BoE complaint against Foulkes, this one over digital ads funded by the state Dem Party
Block: "We await the Board of Elections' enforcement"
Foulkes spox: "We of course believe the RIDP can pay for digital communications" wpri.com/news/elections/bloc…
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Running for governor in Rhode Island is an expensive endeavor, but compared with recent elections, the 2026 race has been a relative bargain. @TimWhiteRI reports. wpri.com/news/elections/ri-g…
Ret. federal judge William Smith says a proposed ordinance that would require Providence to divest city investments linked to genocide is “highly problematic."
Providence for Palestine calls the opposition messaging “legal and financial fearmongering.”
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R.I. U.S. District Court Chief Judge John McConnell: McKee staffers "knew or should have known that they should not retaliate" against former staffer/current Prov. City Councilman Miguel Sanchez "for exercising his constitutional right."
STORY: wpri.com/news/local-news/pro… @wpri12
School officials are tight-lipped after a report that Providence’s superintendent is planning to depart.
If Javier Montañez were to go, he would be the fourth high-ranking district official to depart in the last month.
STORY: wpri.com/target-12/district-… @wpri12
h/t @DanMcGowan
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"It’s Puh-TUCKet, not PAW-tucket, jerk." 🔥 from @DanMcGowan
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A Pawtucket man was charged with assaulting a health care provider stemming from an incident at the Miriam Hospital last Thursday.
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Mayor Brett Smiley and his likely successor, state Rep. David Morales, continue to clash over a controversial local ballot initiative that revolves around the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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STORY: wpri.com/news/elections/why-…
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Providence voters are being asked to weigh in on Israel this November, even though the word isn't actually on the ballot, @AlexandraLeslie reports.
Full voter guide: wpri.com/2026-voter-guide/
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How many Flock cameras are currently being operated by police in RI? @AlexandraLeslie gives you an inside look at how they're being used and where: wpri.com/target-12/more-than…
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Flock cameras have been around for years, but lately they and other automated license plate readers have become a point of extreme controversy. Target 12's @AlexandraLeslie investigates tonight on 12 News at 5.
Question 6 seeks voter approval to authorize a $25 million bond to finance affordable multifamily housing through the Providence Housing Trust Fund.
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UnitedHealthcare and Humana are reportedly canceling Medicare Advantage plans, a move that will affect nearly one million people. Read more: wpri.com/health/unitedhealth… (📸: Getty)
PROVIDENCE: Retired federal judge William Smith has been asked to provide independent legal analysis related to a controversial citizen ballot initiative.
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📢ATTN Providence Registered Voters:
Early voting is happening NOW in Providence City Hall Mon - Fri, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm with free parking. 🗳️
Extended hours this week include:
Thur 10/22: 8:30 am - 7 pm
Sat 10/24: 9:00 am - 1 pm
🔗Learn more: providenceri.gov/canvassers/…
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The ACI inmate who walked off a work detail two years ago has been sentenced to serve eight more years in prison, 12 News has learned. wpri.com/news/local-news/wes…
